Martin Capper is a recognized business leader in the transportation and technology sectors in North America. For a decade, Martin ran MARK IV IVHS, the company that provided the technology backbone of both Highway 407 in Ontario and the E-ZPass(sm) system in the North Eastern U.S.
Under his leadership MARK IV IVHS earned almost $500 million in export revenues and showcased Canadian innovation and technology throughout North America, Europe, Japan and China.
As a recognized thought leader in transportation and transportation policy, Martin has testified as a subject matter expert to legislative committees in California, Massachusetts and Illinois. He is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America and was the first Canadian to serve as Chairman of its Board.
Martin has been married to Norma for over 30 years; together they have 3 sons and 4 grandchildren. He has been a resident of Fifth Line (at Derry) since 1997.
Martin remains a Chartered Accountant and retired as CEO of MARK IV in Spring of 2009
Although his 2010 election campaign was unsuccessful it is Martin’s intention to continue to make his presence felt in all municipal matters, particularly those that will impact on Ward 1
